Investigation. But thats exactly what director comey did today. He call this is a very unusual circumstance. Today fbi director james comey dismissed President Trumps twitter claims that president obama had trump tower wiretapped. I have no information that supports those tweets. President obama could not unilaterally order a wiretap of anyone . No president could. Reporter speaking before the house intelligence committee, director comey took an unusual step, confirming the fbi is investigating russian involvement in the 2016 election. That includes investigating the nature of any links between individuals associated with the Trump Campaign and the russian the government and whether there was any coordination between the campaign and russias efforts. Reporter before the hearing, the president tried to undercut those allegations on twitter, writing, democrats made up a pushed the russian story as an excuse for running a terrible campaign. This afternoon, the white house stood its ground
Wiretapped trump tower during the campaign. The fbi and the department of justice have no information to support those tweets. Reporter republicans want to find out who is leaking classify the information to the press. Is the investigation into the leak of classified information has it begun yet . I cant say because i dont want to confirm that that was classified information. Director comey stood by the conclusion that russian interference was meant to help President Trump win. Mr. Putin would like people who like him. Reporter he acknowledged theres no way to know if russia changed the outcome of the election. The white house insists there is no evidence that anyone with the Trump Campaign colluded with russian officials during the campaign. Also today, Senate Confirmation hearings for President Trumps pick to be the next Supreme Court justice. They also get underway. While questioning of judge neil gorsuch wont begin until tomorrow, groundwork both for and against confirmation today
Tonight clearing skies. Cool. Becoming breezy by dawn. Lows 3440 winds nw 515 mph wednesday mostly sunny. Breezy and unseasonably cool. Highs 4146 winds nw 1020 g 30 mph were following breaking news on metro. Two assaults overnight at two different stations. Sam sweneey is following it all for us live at the rhode island avenue metro. Also breaking one woman is in serious condition and another is hurt after a double shooting in northeast washington. This all happened around ten oclock last night on blaine street right off benning road. We know one of the victims was able to walk herself to a hospital. Well continue to follow this and update you as we learn more. New air travel restrictions going into effect overnight. the us, putting a ban on certain Electronic Devices on airplanes. The department of Homeland Security has issued an emergency directive for passengers flying from 10 middle eastern and african any electronic thats not a medical device or larger than a cellphone will no lo
The mighty Mississippi stretches for 2,300 miles, its rocky riverbanks touching 10 states. But in a deeper sense, the river flows through every corner of the American imagination, thanks to Mark Twain, born as Samuel Clemens in 1835. Twain’s hometown, Hannibal, Missouri, is a living memorial to the author. And in Hannibal, there is a […]
Hannibal, Missouri, is a perfect weekend destination that celebrates the life and literature of Samuel Clemens, AKA Mark Twain. You can also find other notable historic sites, plenty of events and festivals, and caves worth exploring.